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Old 08-08-2004, 12:52 PM
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Question 18x8 opinions...
do you guys think is a bad idea to go with this size rim? what is the biggest size tire i can fit on it?
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Old 08-08-2004, 01:38 PM
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I wouldn't do it... It just doesn't look right. I wouldn't go with anything wider than a 255 tire on it.
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Old 08-08-2004, 03:11 PM
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Don't do it. Had 18x8 AR Eagle 077 wheels on my Camaro (see sig) back in high school. Looked terrible. I fit 265/35/18 tires on though.
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Old 08-08-2004, 03:18 PM
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guess its not worth looking good on the side view if it dont look good in the back
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Originally Posted by ninobrn99
guess its not worth looking good on the side view if it dont look good in the back
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Old 08-08-2004, 07:01 PM
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Thats the wrong size. It will look stupid.
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im looking for some kick *** rims to put on my car and im trying to move away from tt's smoothies, y2k's and zo6's and i sure as hell will not pay for hre's...i liked the adr sterlings, but they only come in a 8in width..maybe ill just go with the stock 2002 ws6 rims
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What about 18x8.5 infront and 18x9.5 inback?
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sounds good..are you refering to a specific rims?
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Old 08-08-2004, 09:25 PM
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These r 18x8s I had on my old Firebird!

look great I just wish the backs would have been wider! If I could do it again I would have went wider!
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This is my old 94 Firebird
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Eagle 077's
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Old 08-08-2004, 11:04 PM
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looks good from the side but not in the back.....thanks for the pics!! you in the navy z28venom?
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Originally Posted by ninobrn99
looks good from the side but not in the back.....thanks for the pics!! you in the navy z28venom?
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Stationed in Hawaii right now.. Me and the Z are headed to San Diego in Jan..

Can't wait.. I finally get to run with some more F-Bodies..
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Old 08-09-2004, 10:25 AM
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ehh...not the way its looking. they closed (are closing) 2 of the closest tracks!!! *******!
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